Clarification from the agency

(1) Arkansas Army National Guard (AR ARNG) Technicians; (2) All members of the AR ARNG, (3) Individuals who are not members of the National Guard but who are eligible to acquire membership in an available and compatible military grade for excepted technician positions. (Upon selection, must be a member of the AR Army National Guard).

1. Performs analytical research of financial data to plan, formulate, program, and execute annual operating budgets for the Training Center. Certifies funds and coordinates the receipt of funding documentation from multiple sources (may include Non-Appropriated Funds, NAF). Produces monthly, summary, and quarterly reports on funding programs and allotments for these accounts to the program managers and leadership. Responsible for the budgetary planning and programming timetables for new and modified programs, deployments, mobilizations, exercises, and training events. Coordinates with subordinate directorates and tenant organizations for the evaluation and validation of budget proposals. Completes reconciliation actions as needed. Performs monthly analysis of financed and obligated orders to forecast expenses and provide a narrative explanation of the causes of any variants between the actual and budgeted training objectives. Assures compensation is received from other government or civilian entities utilizing the training site for the purpose of training, research and development, or other uses. Administers the reimbursable program and is responsible for the execution of the master cooperative agreements (MCA) and contracts. Develops "Schedule of Rates" to be used in billing reimbursable and training center tenants for costs of utilities and other services provided. Ensures that payment for services is received. May be appointed to serve on a Funds Advisory Council in the role of Funds Manager. Responsible for the presentation of various reports to the Funds advisory Council. May serve as Government Purchase Card holder or Approving/Billing official.

2. Participates with developing and implements training center policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations pertaining to fiscal management, budgeting, funding, procurement, payroll, accounting, reporting, internal survey and audit at training center. Based on guidelines and funds available, determines proper obligations and commitment of funds. Performs internal surveys or audits and develops internal controls for individual operating entities at the training center to ensure that the government's interest is protected. Is responsible for strict compliance with regulations that govern the expenditure of federal and state funds applicable to procurement and accounting under automated accounting systems. Formulates replies and takes appropriate action in response to inspections received from The Army Audit Agency (AAA), the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and Federal Examiners pertaining to budgetary matters concerning installation appropriated or non-appropriated funds.

3. Directs the budget transactions involving general ledgers with several subsidiary ledgers for personnel, operations and maintenance, revolving funds, and state or federal appropriated and non-appropriated fund activities. Ensures that automated accounting is accomplished in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or other applicable guidelines. Review transactions based upon the interpretation of laws, regulations, and policy.

4. May oversee the work of one or two lower graded workers in the section. Establishes broad goals and objectives and provides technical guidance to lower graded workers. Oversees federal and state permanent, part time and temporary training site employees performing finance and accounting duties under federal and state automated accounting systems. Approves/ disapproves leave and extensions, recommends incentive awards and promotions, initiates filling of position vacancies, interviews applicants and makes recommendations for appointment. Resolves complaints and grievances from employees, which can be informally resolved. Promotes acceptance and adherence of programs such as Equal Employment Opportunity, Federal Women's Program, Physically Handicapped, Labor-Management Relations and other special emphasis programs. Maintains an effective position management program. Develops performance standards.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade listed below. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.

Military Grades: Officer

Minimum Grade - O-3/CPT
Maximum Grade - O-4/MAJ

Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard.

IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation. A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position. Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment. A pre-placement physical is required if not already current. Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor). Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
To meet basic entry qualification requirements, evaluate applicants for experience, education, or training involving skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to plan and organize work. Competencies in analysis, research, writing, and judgment typically gained through college education or progressively responsible experiences. Ability to follow established methods and procedures; use practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
GS-11 - 1-year specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Must have experience, education, or training of finance budget competencies that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures. Candidate must have an excellent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. A candidate must have experiences and training that demonstrates the abilities to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the above general and specialized experience, to include following competencies- knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs):

• Detailed and intensive knowledge of the policies, goals, objectives, regulations, and guidelines of the budgeting program for the Army National Guard. Knowledge of computer-generated reports to ensure that changes in funding is reflected in the state adjustments.
• Ability to identify programs where short falls in funding will occur if funds management is not exercised to meet short suspense dates and times when the effects of state missions impact the budget.
• Knowledge of budgetary laws, Department of the Army (DA), NGB, and USPFO policies and regulations and the internal control programs to ensure that review coverage is appropriate to meet established objectives.
• Knowledge of ARNG and state level financial management objectives, missions, policies, systems, and their relationship with national and local organizational elements to advise the Financial Manager on a wide range of budget management issues.